Metroid Dread

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2790 Ratings

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  1. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game is an instant classic, the gameplay is very good. all the fun things you can do here
  2. batzee2257
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    Great level designs and awesome boss battles. Levels are structured in such a way that we are directed directly to the power and back to unlock the new path. The map is such a complicated maze but handled in awesome way that we get a sense of accomplishment each time we find the correct way.
  3. acrololaznog
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    I played the mainline games just to have a background before playing this, and it exceeded all expectation. I keep coming back to it from time to time. Good closure to the story, amazing gameplay and battles. The controls are so smooth. It's just a ton of fun.
  4. Ringsofpowerbad
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    This game had me at the first E.M.M.I section, being chased while simmultaniously being forced to navigate the claustrophobic corridors to find an escape door was terrifying, exhilirating and also a great puzzle game all at the same time. It's very atmospheric, the art, sound and music are authentic and immersive, if you want a real challange like hollow knight but more streamlined andThis game had me at the first E.M.M.I section, being chased while simmultaniously being forced to navigate the claustrophobic corridors to find an escape door was terrifying, exhilirating and also a great puzzle game all at the same time. It's very atmospheric, the art, sound and music are authentic and immersive, if you want a real challange like hollow knight but more streamlined and elegant this is a great game. Metroid is an important franchise because like Mario and Zelda it has a very unique formula which no other game can emmulate or has succesfully emulated, and like those games it takes its game design seriously, maximising entertainment and treating the level design as more of an art form than just a space for the game to exist in, like it has been specifically designed for you.

    If you want that feeling helplessness, danger and isolation and of being all alone while surviving the dangers of an Alien planet this is for you. Absoloutely incredible game design, it's Metroid.    … Expand
  5. Sun_Sun
    Oct 5, 2022
    10
    Metroid Dread is one of the best 2.5D action-adventure platform game, and the best metroidvania game I play so far. Its graphic on Switch platform is amazing. The areas in the game were designed so smart, you need to upgrade your armor or learn new skills to discover hidden/locked rooms in those areas, and this make you very excited. The bosses are simply stunning and difficult. Don't needMetroid Dread is one of the best 2.5D action-adventure platform game, and the best metroidvania game I play so far. Its graphic on Switch platform is amazing. The areas in the game were designed so smart, you need to upgrade your armor or learn new skills to discover hidden/locked rooms in those areas, and this make you very excited. The bosses are simply stunning and difficult. Don't need to speak about EMMI, the feeling of being chased by them is very thrilled.… Expand
  6. Dudethatexists
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this game. It’s level design is superb and it is the only game that I’ve replayed immediately after initially beating it. Only flaw I find with it is that the only way to usually go is forward. There were moments in which I was very happy to get a power up because I could access an area I remember not being able to, but then realize I can’t go back there yet because it is now blocked off. Apart from that, I believe this to be the best game I’ve played of the last 5 years and I hope Nintendo keeps supporting this franchise.… Expand
  7. venigma
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just loved the game, just miss some armor skins, imagine that as unlockables... Better than pictures… Expand
  8. ChungoFett
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. i simply have never played a better game than this. 10's across the board.
  9. vasilias21
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    An excellent example how a 2d can steal your heart.Never play any metroid but you have just win a big fan.Give us more please!
  10. rafamarruda
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    I had never played a Metroid before. I'm impressed! Excellent game! Very happy to have discovered this franchise!
  11. Martinnbafiba
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    This is probably one of the best 2d platformers I have ever played. Is so well made and so addictive. Definitely one of the best games of this generation. After burning my brain with open world adventures like Zelda and Witcher it feels amazing playing Metroid. This game has a great theme, good design, is fast and it has a good sense of exploration. I totally recommend it. Play the demoThis is probably one of the best 2d platformers I have ever played. Is so well made and so addictive. Definitely one of the best games of this generation. After burning my brain with open world adventures like Zelda and Witcher it feels amazing playing Metroid. This game has a great theme, good design, is fast and it has a good sense of exploration. I totally recommend it. Play the demo before you make the purchase… Expand
  12. Yallahs9
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    La jugabilidad es muy insana y divertida, entretiene mucho lo malo es que por eso el juego te lo puedes pasar rápido
  13. irishyardball
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is rewarding as heck to play. Yeah it's tough, and that's not a bad thing. You get wrecked you keep trying. And you eventually beat and it feels very earned. Fun mechanics, loved the EMMI and the first time I fully beat a Metroid game. Can't recommend this game enough.
  14. AshuraZoro
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    this game is my first metroid game, and now my favourite game in switch. worth buying
  15. RefLEcTionLXW
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Best Metroid game evey made .In my opinion .I cant wait to see the release of the New sequel
  16. kristianpro
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de la Nintendo 3DS de largo, compra recomendada!
    Graficos punteros y jugabilidad extrema!
    Banda sonora sublime!
  17. Oltanizer
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Game feels like how a modern Metroid game should feel. The one major downside has to be the soundtrack, said soundtrack felt quite unmemorable and doesn't feel Metroid enough.
  18. Ancaligon
    May 12, 2023
    10
    It has been a while since I could wait to get home to play a game. Metroid Dread did this for me.
  19. XMarkX
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I played Super Metroid in 1994 and waited several years for this game.
    Nintendo doesn't care about making their games with state-of-the-art graphics, as graphics get outdated with time and what motivates us to play the same game after several years and game quality. Nintendo games are timeless.
    the other companies are so concerned with the graphics that they forget to focus on the    I played Super Metroid in 1994 and waited several years for this game.
    Nintendo doesn't care about making their games with state-of-the-art graphics, as graphics get outdated with time and what motivates us to play the same game after several years and game quality. Nintendo games are timeless.
    the other companies are so concerned with the graphics that they forget to focus on the quality of the game and with time they are forgotten.    … Expand
  20. FearlessPheonix
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    I want to start out this review with a bit of a warning; this game is hard. That said, I never felt frustrated during my playthrough of this game. The difficulty is fair and fun, and that is coming from someone who doesn't usually enjoy playing difficult games. When you die on a boss for the third time in a row, it doesn't feel demotivating, it encourages you to try again. Speaking ofI want to start out this review with a bit of a warning; this game is hard. That said, I never felt frustrated during my playthrough of this game. The difficulty is fair and fun, and that is coming from someone who doesn't usually enjoy playing difficult games. When you die on a boss for the third time in a row, it doesn't feel demotivating, it encourages you to try again. Speaking of difficulty, the main premise of this game is the E.M.M.I. Zones. In these sections, you are stalked by rogue robots that want nothing more than to kill you and extract your DNA. You pass through these zones quite often, and every time it fills you with a sense of dread (in a good way), hence the name Metroid Dread. From the way they move to the ominous beeps they make, they are easily the scariest part of the game. Did I mention they can hear you? Nowhere is safe when you are in an E.M.M.I. Zone. Although these areas are a central part of the game, you won't spend all of your time there, as a majority of the game takes place outside these zones, with them acting as a hazard you must travel through to reach certain areas. Moving on to the rest of the game, for the first half of the game, everything is shrouded in mystery. As you traverse the vast, underground facility, you uncover many strange things, some of which are never explained. It isn't until later in the game when the story really begins. Even then, the game starts out by giving you bits and pieces of the story, leaving it up you to figure out what is going on. The controls are great, although they take a little bit of getting used to. Samus unlocks tons of unique abilities throughout the game, but it doesn't feel like a fetch quest like it does in some other Metroid games. I would recommend using a guide as little as possible, as a large part of the fun in this game is exploring and finding things on your own. All in all, I would say this is the best Metroid game that I have played (Although the only ones I have played are Prime, Fusion, and Super). If you have never played a Metroid game before, this is a great one to start with, and if you are already a fan of Metroid, then you will surely love this game. I hope this review was helpful to at least one person.… Expand
  21. VickenGamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Demasiado bueno! Animaciones increíbles, un mundo elaborado de una manera magistral una obra de arte que rinde culto a una de las mejores sagas de videojuegos de la historia como lo es Metroid
  22. Lirde9244
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    A brilliant 2D Metroid ! The best i've ever played. It's very fun and challenging.

    Looking forward to Prime 4 !

    Thank you Nintendo
  23. Venomized101
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Nintendo out did themselves in a fantastic way with the animation and mechanics. It is linear but not too much that it is like “oh you got to go here now”.
  24. kimre69
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This is The BEST Metroid game in franchise history. Totally must have.

    BESTs:
    1. Level design
    2. Graphics and framerate.
    3. Story and lore.
    4. Emmi's
    5. Difficulty
    6. The last Boss.

    Really that's in a short but in my opinion this could be a better game than Zelda BOTW.
  25. Lukart59
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    The best Metroidvania I have ever played, with fun platformimg, creative upgrades, and challenging and well designed boss fights.
  26. Galen
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    A decent and fun way to tie in the other Metroid games into a cohesive story line. There isn't anything terribly different from this and other 2D Metroid games in the gameplay department but it is polished and feels nice. Combat and boss battles are decently difficult without being annoying and there are plenty of areas and challenges that help this game live up to the title of Dread.
  27. Deniman
    May 19, 2022
    9
  28. Peaceduke
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Almost perfect and definitely GOTY. I hope it sells well, it's important to show that these kinds of games - well designed singleplayer works of art worth their millions much more than those that rely on various kinds of scummy mechanics. This game is classic metroid fun from beginning to the very end.
  29. PreciseMotion
    Apr 25, 2022
    9
    Metroid Dread: 8.5/10

    The good: Gameplay is extremely polished and satisfying. The boss fights are some of the best in the genre. The art, animations, and environments are all very beautiful. The game does a great job with guiding you through the map without being too linear. Backtracking always felt natural. This in direct contrast with Hollow Knight which I felt was too long and too    Metroid Dread: 8.5/10

    The good:
    Gameplay is extremely polished and satisfying. The boss fights are some of the best in the genre. The art, animations, and environments are all very beautiful. The game does a great job with guiding you through the map without being too linear. Backtracking always felt natural. This in direct contrast with Hollow Knight which I felt was too long and too open, often times traversing the map or figuring out where you should be started to feel like a chore in the late-game. Dread was just about the perfect length and did not overstay its welcome.

    The bad:
    There are pacing issues. The game starts off slow, which isn't unusual for the genre, but the time between unlocking new abilities was really long for quite a while and then all of a sudden when the game opens up they start getting fed to you at an overwhelming rate. There were also quite a few mini-boss enemies that were re-used way more often than they should have been. Soundtrack is too safe, and leaves a little to be desired. The Emmi sections can be hit or miss. Most of the time, I enjoyed them, but there were 2 that I did not.

    Last note I didn't pay $60 for this game, maybe if I did, I would have been more critical with my review, but oh well.    … Expand
  30. ITZZZPERRY
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    Metroid Dread is the first Metroid game I have ever played. I was shocked at how addicted I became to the gameplay loop of unlocking new abilities that I had to master immediately to continue. This is a must play for Switch owners.
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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 124 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 124
  3. Negative: 0 out of 124
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    100
    Quotation forthcoming.
  2. IGN Adria
    Jan 20, 2022
    90
    After almost 20 years we finally have a sequel to the 2D series of Metroid games! Considering that, Dread does a great job of combining the new modern combat with the old elements of research and advancement, and it doesn't hurt that we have some of the best boss fights in the series. A true gem and a must have for all Switch gamers.
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  3. JeuxActu
    Dec 13, 2021
    85
    Taking up the torch of a series interrupted nineteen years ago is never an easy task, but the MercurySteam studio is doing it with honors! The developers have chosen the path of security while perfectly respecting the spirit of the previous episodes, to the detriment of true modernity.
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